St. Augustine’s Nights of Lights: A Complete Guide to the Spectacular Festival
Florida isn’t just sand and surf – there is plenty to do during the holidays to get into the joy and cheer of the season. St. Augustine’s Nights of Lights is a great way to get out of the snow and into one of the most beautiful holiday light displays in the world.
HOLLY JOLLY CHRISTMAS TROLLY – NUMBER 1 THING TO DO IN ST. AUGUSTINE’S NIGHTS OF LIGHTS
The Holly Jolly Christmas Trolly is definitely one of the best things to do during St. Augustine’s Nights of Lights to get into the Christmas Spirit. Hop on the evening trolly to take you around town, all while singing Christmas Jingles and spreading Christmas Joy about the streets. 3D Glasses turn the twinkling holiday lights into Snowmen, Trees, Snowflakes, or Presents!
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SCHOONER FREEDOM – NUMBER 2 THING TO DO IN ST. AUGUSTINE’S NIGHTS OF LIGHTS
Escape the crowds and get away for a romantic evening on the water while seeing the perfect gingerbread house-esque skyline of America’s oldest city. The best way to have a romantic evening in St. Augustine’s Nights of Lights is on none other than the Schooner Freedom, a 76′ Tall Ship decorated from stem to stern and all up the rig with Christmas lights.
Set sail on the Matanzas with your special someone!
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DRINKS AT TINI MARTINI – THE BEST PLACE TO GET A DRINK DURING ST. AUGUSTINE’S NIGHTS OF LIGHTS
If you’re looking for a place to get a drink during St. Augustine’s Nights of Lights, look no further than the Tini Martini Bar! Make sure to get your seats early, especially on the weekends, as there tends to be a wait and a line once the sun goes down and the lights turn on!
GHOST TOUR – LEARN ABOUT SPOOKY HISTORY WHILE YOU WANDER THROUGH THE HAUNTED STREETS DURING NIGHTS OF LIGHTS
One of the best things to do in Saint Augustine, and not just at Christmastime, is a walking ghost tour! Learn about the spooky history of St. Augustine and get led around tiny streets while viewing the lights. A win-win here!
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EXPLORE TOURS – PERSONALIZED GOLF CART TOUR TO TAKE YOU DOWN SMALL STREETS
For a personalized Nights of Lights experience with just you and your family, take a golf cart ride with Explore Tours. Get down the tiny streets and get a custom tour of the city with holiday cheer.
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WANDER THE STREETS AT YOUR LEISURE – THE BEST WAY TO GET IN YOUR HOLIDAY CHEER
The easiest and most economical way to see the Nights of Lights in St. Augustine is to wander them yourself! Stroll under the oaks in the Plaza de la Constitution, walk along the riverfront, and pop into the courtyard in front of the Lightener Museum.
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